Y2K at UNR Links to information about the Year-2000 Problem QuadCam A "live" view of the Quad University of Nevada, Reno Reno, Nevada 89557 Telephone (775) 784-1110 for general information.		University of Nevada faculty, students create computer simulations to reduce on-the-job mining accidents On-the-job mining accidents can result in injuries or death for workers. But with the help of new virtual reality computer programs developed at the University of Nevada, Reno, learning to drive a 200-ton Caterpillar will be like training a Top Gun pilot to fly an F-18 fighter jet: Students will practice on a computer simulation before they actually take the machine out for a ride. Fred Harris, assistant professor of computer science, teamed with Pierre Mousset-Jones, professor of mining engineering, to develop the concept. Computer science students Nerissa Oberlander, a senior, and Benjamin Lucchesi, a recent graduate, came on board to help with production of two virtual reality programs: the Mine Vehicle Inspection Simulator and the Mine Vehicle Driving Simulator. Story. Previous Stories | Index | Search | Web Publishing
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